Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chinese Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free Edexcel iGCSE Chinese (4CN1) past papers, mark schemes & MP3 listening recordings. Mandarin and Cantonese options. 174 resources.
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June 2019
1 fileA-Level Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2019
June 2018
2 filesJune 2017
1 fileEdexcel Certificate Chinese – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2017
June 2016
2 filesJune 2015
8 filesEdexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 1R – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 3 – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 2R – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Question paper – Paper 2R – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Mark scheme – Paper 2R – June 2015
June 2014
11 filesEdexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 1R – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Question paper – Paper 2R – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Mark scheme – Paper 1R – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 2R – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Question paper – Paper 1R – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2014
International GCSE Chinese: A Three-Paper Qualification Offering Both Mandarin and Cantonese Pathways
Exam Paper Structure
Listening (Mandarin or Cantonese)
Reading and Directed Writing
Extended Writing
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 4CN1 |
| Qualification | International GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 3 written/listening exams |
| Tiers | None (single tier) |
| Number Of Papers | 3 |
| Exam Duration | Varies by paper |
| Total Marks | Varies by session |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Total Resources | 174 |
Key Topics in Chinese
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Listen | Pay close attention to the recording and answer questions based on what you hear |
| Read | Study the text carefully and use it as the basis for your answers |
| Write | Produce a piece in Chinese in the specified format and for the stated audience |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| 9 | 80–90% |
| 8 | 70–79% |
| 7 | 60–69% |
| 6 | 50–59% |
| 5 | 40–49% |
| 4 | 31–39% |
| 3 | 23–30% |
| 2 | 15–22% |
| 1 | ~7–14% |
⚠️ Boundaries vary by session. Check Pearson Edexcel's website for exact figures.
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